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Applications open May 1, 2026; deadline is June 15, 2026.
"Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife Fund" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife Fund is sponsored by The Denver Foundation. Established in 1999, this fund supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S. focused on animal welfare and wildlife preservation, particularly for organizations with specific project funding needs and budgets under $250,000.
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Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife Fund - The Denver Foundation Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife Fund Supporting animal welfare and wildlife preservation The Denver Foundation is pleased to invite qualified nonprofits to apply for funding from The Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife Fund, established by her family to honor her love for learning and animals.
The fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations that focus on animal welfare or wildlife preservation. Grants from the fund range from $500 – $5,000. The fund typically awards a total of $15,000 – $20,000 annually.
Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. Your organization must be located in the U.S. Your organization must focus on animal welfare or wildlife preservation. Your organization must seek funding for a specific project or program.
Organization’s operating budget must be less and/or equal to $250,000. Smaller nonprofit organizations are particularly encouraged to apply. Grant awards given in previous years are no guarantee of future grant awards.
Not eligible for funding: General operating expenses, including salaries and other administrative operating costs. If in the last three years you have been awarded two or more grants from the Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife Fund, you are not eligible for funding this year. You are welcome to reapply in the next year’s funding cycle.
Opening Date: May 1, 2026 Closing Date: June 15, 2026 Typical Grant Range: $500 - $5,000 You will need to register on The Denver Foundation’s grant application portal before completing your online application. Read our Grant FAQs . Questions?
If you have questions during this grant process, please contact us at townsend@denverfoundation. org The Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife Fund was established in 1999 by the family of Lauren Townsend, a vibrant and inspiring young woman who was a class valedictorian and co-captain of the girls’ volleyball team at Columbine High School. Lauren was one of 13 victims killed in the shootings on April 20, 1999.
Lauren worked at an animal hospital and loved everything from wolves to spiders and any other animal that needed protection. “We established the fund to honor Lauren’s love for animals and learning,” said Dawn Anna, Lauren’s mother. She would be humbled to know that she is still able to help others even after her death.
The fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations that focus on animal welfare or wildlife preservation. information@denverfoundation. org EIN: 84-6048381 | 501(c)(3) If you are human, leave this field blank.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the U.S. focused on animal welfare and wildlife preservation with project funding needs and budgets under $250,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows US $500 - US $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Lauren Townsend Memorial Wildlife Fund is funded by The Denver Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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